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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 755.25 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 755.25 and 470.80 is: 706.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 755.25 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/755.25 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 755.25 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 355,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,570.88/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.05

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